About The Role
To ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, and best practices across the branch network. The Health and Safety Officer will proactively identify risks, implement safety measures, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organisation.
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About You
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance & Governance
Ensure all branches comply with current health and safety legislation and company standards.
Assist in maintaining and updating health and safety policies and procedures.
Risk Assessment & Audits
Conduct regular branch audits to identify hazards & risks.
Carry out risk assessments with the company health and safety team / branch management.
Carry out PEEPS as required.
Identify and report on any failing areas or those with potential for improvement.
Develop and implement corrective action plans.
Training & Awareness
Deliver health and safety training to branch staff. (TBT's, e-learning etc.)
Promote a positive safety culture through awareness campaigns and engagement.
Encourage incident reporting in a timely manner.
Assist in opening new branches / train new branch managers / teams.
Incident Management
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; produce detailed reports and recommend improvements.
Maintain accurate records of incidents and compliance documentation.
Emergency Preparedness
Ensure branches have up-to-date emergency plans and conduct drills.
Advise on fire safety, first aid provision, and evacuation procedures.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with branch managers and regional teams to embed safety practices.
Liaise with external bodies (HSE, insurers) as required.
Skills & Qualifications
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential) – working towards Diploma level.
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
Behavioural safety experience.
Experience in multi-site health and safety management.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Ability to travel across the branch network (UK travel, barring Scotland).
Essential
Excellent I.T skills.
Proactive, forward thinker.
Excellent communications skills.
Keen eye for detail.
Proactive and detail oriented.
Strong problem-solver and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Self-motivated, takes initiative.
Full driving licence and car.
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About Us
GSF Car Parts is one of the UK's leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 206 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure
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